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​The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

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​Production Dates:

May 2-May 10, 2025

 

Juicebox cast:
May 2 at 7:00pm
May 3 at 1:00 & 6:00pm
May 4 at 1:00pm

 

Fruit Snack cast:
May 8 at 7:00pm
May 9 at 7:00pm
May 10 at 1:00 & 6:00pm
 

Production Location:

Young Actors’ Theatre
Grossmont Center

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++Please be sure to enter any cast member or discount codes prior to placing your order, and that you have chosen the correct date/time for the performance you wish to attend.  If you have any issues, please reach out to us BEFORE you place the order so that we can assist you. If you need to exchange tickets, you will be charged all ticketing fees. We do not offer refunds on tickets++

 

Director:
Astrid Pett
 
 
 

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Astrid is just buzzing to be directing Spelling Bee with YAT!  Astrid began performing at YAT in 2014, and stage managed her first show here in 2017. She's previously worked on The Jungle Book, High School Musical, The Lion King, 13 the Musical, Nunsense, Tuck Everlasting, Bring it On, Little Shop of Horrors and Mean Girls as Stage Manager, As well as Seussical and Popstars as Assistant Director.  She made her Directorial debut with Jingle 2024 and is so grateful to be back working with her YAT family again!

Music Director:
Kailee Ash-Ray

 
 
 

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Kailee Ash-Ray is excited to be back at YAT after her last production of 13 the Musical! Music Directing credits include: James and the Giant Peach (JT), Curtains (CPH), Sweeney Todd (CPH), Grace for President (JT), Finding Nemo Jr. (YAT), Tuck Everlasting (YAT) and The Guide to Being Single (PDST).  Alongside Music Directing, Kailee currently serves as a teaching artist at Junior Theatre and is a vocal coach here in San Diego!

Choreographer:
Alexa Cohen
 
 
 

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Alexa is so honored and excited to return to the bee! (even though she is a terrible speller) Spelling Bee has always been one of her favorites after playing Marcy Parks in the 2016 YAT production. She has always hoped for another chance to dance to the addicting music! Alexa has grown up in the San Diego theatre scene, YAT being her heart and home! She now gets the pleasure to share her love for the art through teaching. She is the Hillsdale Middle School Drama Substitute and a local choreographer/director. Recent Directing/Choreography credits include; The Addam Family (24HR Musical), Seussical (HMS Honors Drama) and Charlie Brown (YAT). When not in rehearsal she can be found scrolling TikTok, listening to Wicked or hunting for the best local snacks! Good Luck Spellers! 

Stage Manager:
Miles Reed

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